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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for MCL Tear

ICD-10 Coding for MCL Tear

S83.432A
M23.361

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for mcl tear includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Medial Collateral Ligament Tear
MCL Injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for MCL Tear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for MCL Tear

Use ICD-10 code S83.432A for tear of medial collateral ligament of left knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Tear of medial collateral ligament of left knee, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S83.432A
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI shows complete fiber disruption
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'complete tear' and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Complete tear of MCL
  • • Grade III MCL tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies complete tear and laterality.

Other spontaneous disruption of ligaments of left knee

Billable Code
M23.361
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Recurrent knee instability
  • • Laxity on physical exam
documentation:
  • • Document chronic symptoms and history of MCL tear

Applicable To

  • • Chronic instability post MCL tear
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z47.89

Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Use for follow-up care after MCL surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an MCL tear?

The ICD-10 code for an MCL tear is S83.432A for the left knee, initial encounter. Ensure documentation specifies the tear grade and laterality.

How do you code a chronic MCL tear?

For chronic MCL tear instability, use M23.361. Document recurrent instability and past MCL tear history.

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